time in French
time in French is temps, heure, fois — time means the ongoing flow of existence in which events happen — what clocks and calendars measure in seconds, hours, days and years.
time in French
temps
temps
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
heure
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
fois
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
époque
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
ère
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
heure du jour
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
fois
(countable) An instance or occurrence.
heure
(uncountable) The duration of time of a given day that has passed; the moment, as indicated by a clock or similar device.
heure du jour
(uncountable) The duration of time of a given day that has passed; the moment, as indicated by a clock or similar device.
temps
(uncountable) The duration of time of a given day that has passed; the moment, as indicated by a clock or similar device.
heure
(countable) A particular moment or hour; the appropriate moment or hour for something (especially with prepositional phrase or imperfect subjunctive).
moment
(countable) A particular moment or hour; the appropriate moment or hour for something (especially with prepositional phrase or imperfect subjunctive).
temps
(countable) A particular moment or hour; the appropriate moment or hour for something (especially with prepositional phrase or imperfect subjunctive).
chronométrer
To regulate as to time; to accompany, or agree with, in time of movement.
What does "time" mean?
- noun The ongoing flow of existence in which events happen — what clocks and calendars measure in seconds, hours, days and years.
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verb To measure how long something takes, or to choose the moment it happens.
"She timed her run with a stopwatch."
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intj A call announcing that a pause or break is over, or that closing time has arrived.
""Time!" called the bartender, signalling last orders."
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time in a sentence
- She timed her run with a stopwatch.
- He timed the announcement to avoid the evening news.
- "Time!" called the bartender, signalling last orders.
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What is "time" in French?
"time" in French is temps, heure, fois. time means: The ongoing flow of existence in which events happen — what clocks and calendars measure in seconds, hours, days and years.
Are there other ways to say "time" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "time": temps, heure, fois, époque, ère, heure du jour.
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